SERRA YAZICI
Summary
Internationally trained dance professional and creative practitioner with academic and professional experience across the United States, Türkiye, Russia, France, and Germany. Skilled in performance, content creation, visual storytelling, photography, and audience engagement. Seeking to combine artistic expertise with management and branding knowledge within the fashion and luxury industries.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media Manager & Content Creator
Modern Dance Company
09.2025 - Current
- Manage Instagram communications, photography, and video content for the Ankara State Opera and Ballet Modern Dance Company.
- Create visual storytelling posts to enhance online visibility and ticket sales.
Professional Dancer
Ankara State Opera and Ballet
Ankara
03.2024 - Current
- Performed in contemporary productions at Türkiye's national opera and ballet institution, contributing to the artistic vision and execution of high-profile performances.
- Collaborated with internationally recognised choreographers James Sutherland, Tu Hoang, Guido Markowitz, and Michael Popper, enhancing creative processes and artistic outcomes.
- Performed as a guest soloist in live concerts of Rock Band maNga and special events in Ankara and Istanbul.
- Performed and led multidisciplinary artistic collaborations at Gallery Siyah Beyaz in Ankara for sculptor Günnur Özsoy's exhibition.
Brand Ambassador
Grishko Ballet Wear
Moscow
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Promoted internationally recognised dancewear brand through targeted promotional activities and public appearances, enhancing brand awareness.
- Increased brand visibility within professional dance community through strategic engagement and relationship building.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Dance, Minor in Communications
2021-2023 Loyola University Chicago
USA01-2023
Associate Degree - Contemporary Dance Studies
2019-2021 Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University
Istanbul, Türkiye01-2021
Classical Ballet Diploma -
2017-2019 Moscow State Academy of Choreography
Moscow, Russia01-2019
High School Diploma -
2017-2019 Open Education High School
Türkiye01-2019
French Curriculum Studies -
2013-2017 Saint Benoît Lycée Français
Istanbul, Türkiye01-2017
Skills
- Photography
- Visual Storytelling
- Content Creation
- Social Media Management
- Creative Direction
- Artistic collaboration
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Ambitious mindset
Internships
- Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch, Production Internship - Nelken, Viktor, Café Müller, Wuppertal, Germany 2023
- Compagnie Maguy Marin, Production Internship - Umwelt, France 2023
- Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, CREATE Program, Chicago, Illinois 2022
Languages
English, Turkish
First Language
French
Advanced
C1
Russian
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Social Media Manager & Content Creator
Modern Dance Company
09.2025 - Current
Professional Dancer
Ankara State Opera and Ballet
03.2024 - Current
Brand Ambassador
Grishko Ballet Wear
01.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Dance, Minor in Communications
2021-2023 Loyola University Chicago
Associate Degree - Contemporary Dance Studies
2019-2021 Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University
Classical Ballet Diploma -
2017-2019 Moscow State Academy of Choreography
High School Diploma -
2017-2019 Open Education High School
French Curriculum Studies -
2013-2017 Saint Benoît Lycée Français